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david
The Dutch word "david" is a proper noun, typically referring to the name "David."
In a sentence
David speelt voetbal in de tuin.
David plays soccer in the garden.
Proper noun; used as a personal name indicating the subject of the sentence.
Hij versloeg de reus zoals David tegen Goliath.
He defeated the giant like David against Goliath.
Noun; used metaphorically to refer to the biblical figure David and the story of his triumph over Goliath.
De david in dit dilemma moet slimmer zijn om te winnen.
The David in this dilemma must be smarter to win.
Noun; used metaphorically to describe someone in a challenging position typically likened to David confronting Goliath.
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